Chapter 13: You are the third party

As a recent graduate, how could she have caught his attention and been chosen to design such an important building?

Was she dreaming? "If you're not willing, forget it," Brandon said, making a move to get up.

"No, I'm willing," Victoria hurriedly reached out and grabbed his arm.

Brandon's lips curled up in an indiscernible smile, but he noticed her hand on his arm and furrowed his brow.

Sensing something was wrong, Victoria became excited and impulsively reached out, forgetting how much this man disliked her.

She quickly stepped back and said, "When can I get the project materials? I can start working anytime."

Her eyes were bright and clear, like a pair of deer eyes with sparkling water.

Brandon looked at her askance, seriously examining this woman for the first time. In her early twenties, she was thin and frail with a small face that still had a hint of childishness. Her slightly raised eyes and eyebrows showed her stubbornness, and her white skin was delicate and fragile. A few strands of black hair fell over her shoulders, and under her thick hair, her Ava-like ears were faintly visible.

She was tall, but a bit too thin, making her look like Ava's shadow.

It was indeed strange that someone who could paint such a heavy picture could look so out of place.

After taking a deep look at her, he said lightly, "Elijah will come to talk to you later about all the conditions. Your original room will be used as your studio. Don't come out and wander around in front of me when you have nothing to do."

"Okay, I got it," she said.

Excitement over designing an iconic building made her forget everything else. Whatever he said, she answered with a smile.

Soon, they were back in the room and Elijah explained her salary. As a new architect, her basic salary would be just over 20,000 yuan. But Brandon offered her a salary of 100,000 yuan per month, which could double if her drawings were used.

Victoria was surprised. Why was he willing to pay so much?

Did he value her talent that much?

Thinking this, Victoria was very motivated and immediately began to study the plan and draw with great enthusiasm.

Late at night, the room was still lit.

Brandon stood at the door and watched as the girl inside, too focused on her work, didn't notice someone had opened the door a crack.

Elijah said, "Her design is very unique. You can take a look. I didn't expect the young lady to be so talented..."

The words "young lady" immediately displeased Brandon.

Elijah quickly lowered his head. But he thought to himself, isn't she the young lady of the Duncan Family? Legally speaking, she is a legitimate Duncan Family young lady.

Looking at the woman inside, dressed simply and working diligently, her design had surprised Brandon. It was hard to imagine that she was a new architect who had just graduated from university.

Compared to many well-known designers, her designs may still be a bit immature, but precisely because of this immaturity, they have a unique and rare quality.

Fernando would probably feel a certain way if he knew that he didn't need to beg for her services and had found a designer.

At the Wangjiang Villa.

Diana still wanted to go and see Victoria's predicament. She must be suffering a lot after being in the police station for so many days.

But when she asked around, she found out that Victoria had already been taken away by someone.

What happened?

Who could have taken Victoria away from Brandon?

She was so angry that she was ready to go to Brandon and complain. Someone had taken Victoria away!

When she arrived at Brandon's villa, although it looked much older than the Wangjiang Villa, it had a sense of heritage and nobility that could not be compared to the nouveau riche villas. It exuded a sense of dignity. The people at the door recognized Diana. They said that after their master woke up, he took a woman to the Wangjiang Villa and treated her very well. She even claimed to be his girlfriend.

For so many years, no woman had been able to get close to Brandon, so this woman was special.

Therefore, they naturally did not dare to neglect her.

"Miss Evans, the master is not at home. He went to the company," Butler Gray whispered to the person who came in.

"Not at home? Alright, then I'll wait for him here," Diana said confidently as she walked into the living room, but Butler Gray hesitated.

"Miss Evans, Mr. Duncan usually doesn't allow anyone into the villa," he said.

This was the villa left behind by Mr. Duncan's biological mother, and although it had been renovated extensively, it was still special to Mr. Duncan. Generally, no one was allowed to enter.

Diana raised her chin arrogantly and said, "Am I an ordinary person? Do you not know who I am?"

She looked every bit the mistress of the Duncan family, which made Butler Gray and the other servants feel uneasy. They didn't know what Mr. Duncan saw in her.

As the servants obediently retreated, Diana's smugness became even more apparent.

No wonder Victoria and Heidi didn't like her. Being a person of high status really did feel different.

Especially when she saw these people dare not speak up in anger, she felt even more pleased.

"Uncle Gray, there's no ice cream in the fridge," a voice from inside the villa said, surprising Diana.

Victoria, wearing pajamas, walked out. She looked like she had just woken up, with fair skin, a slightly flushed face, and a lively spirit.

"How did she get here?" Diana stood up and exclaimed, "Victoria, you slut, what are you doing here?"

Victoria was taken aback, but then she smiled brightly and said, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with me being here?"

Diana's face turned red with anger. Did Brandon bring her here?

Yes, only Brandon could have brought her out of the place where he ordered her to be locked up.

But why?

"It's because you seduced Brandon, isn't it? You're so cheap, deliberately trying to steal my man!" Diana couldn't help but feel furious.

Victoria raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Don't you know that when Brandon was unconscious, I married him?

He's my husband, so who's stealing whose man?"

Diana's face turned even redder.

"Have you two already gotten married?"

"Yes," Victoria said triumphantly. "You're just a third wheel who came to visit. How dare you accuse me of stealing your man?"

Diana couldn't believe what she was hearing.

When she was closest to Brandon, Victoria had married him and become his legitimate wife.

Brandon was in a coma at the time, and Diana thought that her saying she was married to Brandon was just a superficial statement. How could they get a marriage certificate for a vegetable? Unfortunately, she forgot that Brandon was not an ordinary person. The Duncan Family could arrange for a certificate without the person being present.

Diana couldn't take it anymore and slapped Victoria in the face.

Victoria just smiled and grabbed her arm, pushing her back. This person was no longer her friend, and she wouldn't be polite to her.

"What are you doing?"

Diana was pushed to the side.

At this moment...

"What are you guys doing?"